Sliding Door Window Treatments

What’s best for sliding glass door window treatments?

There are vertical blinds and vertical shades, shutters that adjust open by sliding or folding, as well as draperies. By adjusting open with the same sideways motion as the sliding door, these patio door blind choices are simple and convenient. Many homeowners also choose horizontal shades for sliding doors, attaching to the trim at the top of the door, similar to the outside mount of a window shade. many homeowners love door roller shades in this area.

Is there an alternative to vertical blinds?

Vertical blinds have been used to cover sliding doors and large windows for decades. If you’d like to explore other options, we have vertical shades. These are various types of shades and fabrics that are created like their horizontal counterparts, but they are designed to open and close from side-to-side.

• Panel track blinds are wide panels that glide open.
• Honeycomb shades have a vertical shade option.
• Woven wood shades are another choice in vertical shades.
• Privacy Sheers offer filtered light, with rotating vanes that can close for privacy and light control.

What are the best shades for french doors and patio doors?

Most window coverings can be used to cover the glass panes on doors, offering a beautiful choice in modern patio door blinds. It really comes down to the right balance of style and solutions. Popular choices include roller shades, roman shades, sheer shades and woven shades. The amount of glass on the door can affect the choices, as well as how they will attach. If the area around the glass is too narrow for normal attachment, or if you don’t want to drill into the door, you can consider the TrackGlide system. This features narrow tracks that adhere to the edge of the frame of the glass, allowing the shades to adjust up and down along the track.

How are patio door blinds, shades and shutters customized for door handles?

The knobs or levers of your doors are an important aspect to keep in mind. You want the doors to still function as usual. Based on the layout of the door, how much of the door is covered with glass, and what type of handle you have can all go into the decision-making. In some cases, you’ll want to customize the width of the shades to accommodate the door handle, and at other times, there are custom door handle cut-outs, like with shutters.

What are the next steps?

Sliding door blind ideas are a great place to start–you’ll find features to pique your interest and styles that appeal to you. What’s next? Invite our team in for a free design consult. This is important because custom shades for doors must be measured with accuracy and professional judgment since the function of the door is a priority. We can talk to you about layout and adjustments to find out the best options for your home. Your window covering specialist will bring fabric swatches so you can look at everything right from the comfort of your home.